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	The '''11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Nordland''' was a [[German]] [[Waffen SS]] mechanized infantry division [[Foreign volunteers of ~~tbe~~ German Armed Forces (WWII)\|recruited from foreign volunteers]]. It saw action on ~~tbe~~ [[Eastern Front]] during [[World War II]].		The '''11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Nordland''' was a [[German]] [[Waffen SS]] mechanized infantry division [[Foreign volunteers of the German Armed Forces (WWII)\|recruited from foreign volunteers]]. It saw action on the [[Eastern Front]] during [[World War II]].

	== History==		== History==
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	[[File:SS-Untersturmführer Johann Petter Balstad, norwegischer Freiwilliger des SS-Panzergrenadier-Regimentes 23 Norge der 11. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division Nordland.png\|thumb\|305px\|The cool "''Panzervernichter''": Untersturmführer (2nd Lieutenant) Johan Petter Balstad, highly decorated<ref>Iron Cross 1st and 2nd class, Frontkjemper-Abzeichen (Norway), Wound Badge in silver, 3 tank destruction badges for single-handed tank kills in close combat.</ref> [[Norway\|Norwegian]] volunteer of (7./SS-Pz.Gr.Rgt 23 “Norge”) SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 23 Norge.]]		[[File:SS-Untersturmführer Johann Petter Balstad, norwegischer Freiwilliger des SS-Panzergrenadier-Regimentes 23 Norge der 11. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division Nordland.png\|thumb\|305px\|The cool "''Panzervernichter''": Untersturmführer (2nd Lieutenant) Johan Petter Balstad, highly decorated<ref>Iron Cross 1st and 2nd class, Frontkjemper-Abzeichen (Norway), Wound Badge in silver, 3 tank destruction badges for single-handed tank kills in close combat.</ref> [[Norway\|Norwegian]] volunteer of (7./SS-Pz.Gr.Rgt 23 “Norge”) SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 23 Norge.]]
	By 1943, ~~tbe~~ foreign formations of ~~tbe~~ Waffen-SS had established a record in combat. The [[5th SS Panzer Division Wiking]], a volunteer division, had been in action since 1940.		By 1943, the foreign formations of the Waffen-SS had established a record in combat. The [[5th SS Panzer Division Wiking]], a volunteer division, had been in action since 1940.

	However, ~~tbe~~ Wiking, whose enlisted men were predominantly Nordic volunteers, was officered by [[Germans]]. In February 1943, [[Hitler]] ordered ~~tbe~~ creation of an [[SS]] Division which would be officered by foreign volunteers. The Wiking's SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment Nordland, a Scandinavian volunteer regiment, was pulled out of ~~tbe~~ line to be used as a basis for ~~tbe~~ new division. The division was originally to receive ~~tbe~~ [[name]] Waräger (Varangians) but ~~tbe~~ name was rejected by Hitler himself. It was decided that ~~tbe~~ division was to continue using ~~tbe~~ already-existing regiment’s name, Nordland.		However, the Wiking, whose enlisted men were predominantly Nordic volunteers, was officered by [[Germans]]. In February 1943, [[Hitler]] ordered the creation of an [[SS]] Division which would be officered by foreign volunteers. The Wiking's SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment Nordland, a Scandinavian volunteer regiment, was pulled out of the line to be used as a basis for the new division. The division was originally to receive the [[name]] Waräger (Varangians) but the name was rejected by Hitler himself. It was decided that the division was to continue using the already-existing regiment’s name, Nordland.

	The Nordland's two Panzergrenadier regiments were also given titles. The regimental titles were a [[reference]] to ~~tbe~~ location where ~~tbe~~ majority of ~~tbe~~ regiment's recruits were from, [[SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 23 Norge]] (Norwegians) and [[SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 24 Danmark]] ([[Danes]]; [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Freikorps_%E2%80%9EDanmark%E2%80%9C Freikorps „Danmark“]).		The Nordland's two Panzergrenadier regiments were also given titles. The regimental titles were a [[reference]] to the location where the majority of the regiment's recruits were from, [[SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 23 Norge]] (Norwegians) and [[SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 24 Danmark]] ([[Danes]]; [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Freikorps_%E2%80%9EDanmark%E2%80%9C Freikorps „Danmark“]).

	Despite most volunteers hailing from [[Scandinavia]], ~~tbe~~ Nordland carried ~~tbe~~ widest range of nationalities found in any single division. By ~~tbe~~ end of ~~tbe~~ war, Danish, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Estonian, Finnish, [[French]], Romanian, Spanish, Swedish, Swiss and British volunteers had either served in ~~tbe~~ division or been attached to it.		Despite most volunteers hailing from [[Scandinavia]], the Nordland carried the widest range of nationalities found in any single division. By the end of the war, Danish, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Estonian, Finnish, [[French]], Romanian, Spanish, Swedish, Swiss and British volunteers had either served in the division or been attached to it.

	After its formation in [[Germany]], ~~tbe~~ division was attached to SS-Obergruppenführer Felix Steiner's III (Germanic) SS Panzer Corps and was moved to occupied [[Croatia]] for training and to complete its formation. Soon after its arrival, ~~tbe~~ [[SS-Freiwilligen-Legion Niederlande]] was attached to ~~tbe~~ division and it began combat operations against Josip Tito's partisans. In late November, ~~tbe~~ Danmark regiment was involved in heavy fighting with a force of 5,000 partisans near Glina. During this period, ~~tbe~~ Nordland's Panzer Abteilung, SS-Panzer Abteilung 11, was given ~~tbe~~ honour title [[Hermann]] von Salza in honour of ~~tbe~~ fourth Grand Master of ~~tbe~~ [[Teutonic Knights]].		After its formation in [[Germany]], the division was attached to SS-Obergruppenführer Felix Steiner's III (Germanic) SS Panzer Corps and was moved to occupied [[Croatia]] for training and to complete its formation. Soon after its arrival, the [[SS-Freiwilligen-Legion Niederlande]] was attached to the division and it began combat operations against Josip Tito's partisans. In late November, the Danmark regiment was involved in heavy fighting with a force of 5,000 partisans near Glina. During this period, the Nordland's Panzer Abteilung, SS-Panzer Abteilung 11, was given the honour title [[Hermann]] von Salza in honour of the fourth Grand Master of the [[Teutonic Knights]].
	===1944 to 1945===		===1944 to 1945===
	In January 1944, orders were received to move ~~tbe~~ division to ~~tbe~~ Oranienbaum front near [[Leningrad]], under ~~tbe~~ command of [[Generalfeldmarschall]] [[Walter Model]]'s Army Group North (''Heeresgruppe Nord''). From 27 July 1944, Nordland fought alongside ~~tbe~~ 20th Waffen Grenadier Division of ~~tbe~~ SS (1st Estonian) and elements of ~~tbe~~ Grossdeutschland Division In ~~tbe~~ [[Battle of Tannenberg]] Line. During these battles, ~~tbe~~ commanders of two regiments were killed.		In January 1944, orders were received to move the division to the Oranienbaum front near [[Leningrad]], under the command of [[Generalfeldmarschall]] [[Walter Model]]'s Army Group North (''Heeresgruppe Nord''). From 27 July 1944, Nordland fought alongside the 20th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Estonian) and elements of the Grossdeutschland Division In the [[Battle of Tannenberg]] Line. During these battles, the commanders of two regiments were killed.

	While visiting ~~tbe~~ front line, ~~tbe~~ division's commander, SS-Gruppenführer Fritz von Scholz was caught in an artillery barrage and received a head wound. Scholz died on 28 July 1944. Thereafter, Brigadeführer Joachim Ziegler took over command of ~~tbe~~ division. It retreated into what was known as ~~tbe~~ Courland Pocket. From late October to December 1944, ~~tbe~~ Nordland remained in ~~tbe~~ pocket; by early December ~~tbe~~ divisional strength was down to 9,000 men. In January 1945, ~~tbe~~ division was ordered to ~~tbe~~ Baltic port of Libau, where it was evacuated by sea.		While visiting the front line, the division's commander, SS-Gruppenführer Fritz von Scholz was caught in an artillery barrage and received a head wound. Scholz died on 28 July 1944. Thereafter, Brigadeführer Joachim Ziegler took over command of the division. It retreated into what was known as the Courland Pocket. From late October to December 1944, the Nordland remained in the pocket; by early December the divisional strength was down to 9,000 men. In January 1945, the division was ordered to the Baltic port of Libau, where it was evacuated by sea.

	On 16 April 1945, ~~tbe~~ division was [[Battle of Berlin\|ordered to defend Berlin]] among many was [[Willi Hund]] from ~~tbe~~ Regiment "Norge" leading a ''Kampfgruppe'' consisting of ~~tbe~~ remants of two companies. On 30 April 1945, after receiving news of Hitler's suicide, orders were issued that those who could do so were to break out. Prior to that SS-Brigadeführer [[Wilhelm Mohnke]] briefed all commanders that could be reached within ~~tbe~~ Zitadelle sector about ~~tbe~~ events as to Hitler's death and ~~tbe~~ planned breakout. The break out from ~~tbe~~ [[Reich Chancellery]] and [[Führerbunker]] started at 2300 hours on 1 May. There were ten main groups that attempted to head northwest. Most were killed in ~~tbe~~ fighting or taken prisoner after they surrendered to Soviet troops. On 2 May 1945 hostilities officially ended by order of General [[Helmuth Weidling]], commander of ~~tbe~~ Defence Area [[Berlin]].		On 16 April 1945, the division was [[Battle of Berlin\|ordered to defend Berlin]] among many was [[Willi Hund]] from the Regiment "Norge" leading a ''Kampfgruppe'' consisting of the remants of two companies. On 30 April 1945, after receiving news of Hitler's suicide, orders were issued that those who could do so were to break out. Prior to that SS-Brigadeführer [[Wilhelm Mohnke]] briefed all commanders that could be reached within the Zitadelle sector about the events as to Hitler's death and the planned breakout. The break out from the [[Reich Chancellery]] and [[Führerbunker]] started at 2300 hours on 1 May. There were ten main groups that attempted to head northwest. Most were killed in the fighting or taken prisoner after they surrendered to Soviet troops. On 2 May 1945 hostilities officially ended by order of General [[Helmuth Weidling]], commander of the Defence Area [[Berlin]].

	==Commanders==		==Commanders==

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	The '''11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Nordland''' was a [[German]] [[Waffen SS]] mechanized infantry division [[Foreign volunteers of ~~the~~ German Armed Forces (WWII)\|recruited from foreign volunteers]]. It saw action on ~~the~~ [[Eastern Front]] during [[World War II]].		The '''11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Nordland''' was a [[German]] [[Waffen SS]] mechanized infantry division [[Foreign volunteers of tbe German Armed Forces (WWII)\|recruited from foreign volunteers]]. It saw action on tbe [[Eastern Front]] during [[World War II]].

	== History==		== History==
	[[Image:Image-File Schalburg Korps.png\|thumb\|305px\|Schalburg Korps ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Schalburg,_Christian_Frederik_von#Schalburg-Korps de])]]		[[Image:Image-File Schalburg Korps.png\|thumb\|305px\|Schalburg Korps ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Schalburg,_Christian_Frederik_von#Schalburg-Korps de])]]
	[[File:SS-Untersturmführer Johann Petter Balstad, norwegischer Freiwilliger des SS-Panzergrenadier-Regimentes 23 Norge der 11. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division Nordland.png\|thumb\|305px\|The cool "''Panzervernichter''": Untersturmführer (2nd Lieutenant) Johan Petter Balstad, highly decorated<ref>Iron Cross 1st and 2nd class, Frontkjemper-Abzeichen (Norway), Wound Badge in silver, 3 tank destruction badges for single-handed tank kills in close combat.</ref> [[Norway\|Norwegian]] volunteer of (7./SS-Pz.Gr.Rgt 23 “Norge”) SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 23 Norge.]]		[[File:SS-Untersturmführer Johann Petter Balstad, norwegischer Freiwilliger des SS-Panzergrenadier-Regimentes 23 Norge der 11. SS-Freiwilligen-Panzergrenadier-Division Nordland.png\|thumb\|305px\|The cool "''Panzervernichter''": Untersturmführer (2nd Lieutenant) Johan Petter Balstad, highly decorated<ref>Iron Cross 1st and 2nd class, Frontkjemper-Abzeichen (Norway), Wound Badge in silver, 3 tank destruction badges for single-handed tank kills in close combat.</ref> [[Norway\|Norwegian]] volunteer of (7./SS-Pz.Gr.Rgt 23 “Norge”) SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 23 Norge.]]
	By 1943, ~~the~~ foreign formations of ~~the~~ Waffen-SS had established a record in combat. The [[5th SS Panzer Division Wiking]], a volunteer division, had been in action since 1940.		By 1943, tbe foreign formations of tbe Waffen-SS had established a record in combat. The [[5th SS Panzer Division Wiking]], a volunteer division, had been in action since 1940.

	However, ~~the~~ Wiking, whose enlisted men were predominantly Nordic volunteers, was officered by [[Germans]]. In February 1943, [[Hitler]] ordered ~~the~~ creation of an [[SS]] Division which would be officered by foreign volunteers. The Wiking's SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment Nordland, a Scandinavian volunteer regiment, was pulled out of ~~the~~ line to be used as a basis for ~~the~~ new division. The division was originally to receive ~~the~~ [[name]] Waräger (Varangians) but ~~the~~ name was rejected by Hitler himself. It was decided that ~~the~~ division was to continue using ~~the~~ already-existing regiment’s name, Nordland.		However, tbe Wiking, whose enlisted men were predominantly Nordic volunteers, was officered by [[Germans]]. In February 1943, [[Hitler]] ordered tbe creation of an [[SS]] Division which would be officered by foreign volunteers. The Wiking's SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment Nordland, a Scandinavian volunteer regiment, was pulled out of tbe line to be used as a basis for tbe new division. The division was originally to receive tbe [[name]] Waräger (Varangians) but tbe name was rejected by Hitler himself. It was decided that tbe division was to continue using tbe already-existing regiment’s name, Nordland.

	The Nordland's two Panzergrenadier regiments were also given titles. The regimental titles were a [[reference]] to ~~the~~ location where ~~the~~ majority of ~~the~~ regiment's recruits were from, [[SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 23 Norge]] (Norwegians) and [[SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 24 Danmark]] ([[Danes]]; [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Freikorps_%E2%80%9EDanmark%E2%80%9C Freikorps „Danmark“]).		The Nordland's two Panzergrenadier regiments were also given titles. The regimental titles were a [[reference]] to tbe location where tbe majority of tbe regiment's recruits were from, [[SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 23 Norge]] (Norwegians) and [[SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 24 Danmark]] ([[Danes]]; [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Freikorps_%E2%80%9EDanmark%E2%80%9C Freikorps „Danmark“]).

	Despite most volunteers hailing from [[Scandinavia]], ~~the~~ Nordland carried ~~the~~ widest range of nationalities found in any single division. By ~~the~~ end of ~~the~~ war, Danish, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Estonian, Finnish, [[French]], Romanian, Spanish, Swedish, Swiss and British volunteers had either served in ~~the~~ division or been attached to it.		Despite most volunteers hailing from [[Scandinavia]], tbe Nordland carried tbe widest range of nationalities found in any single division. By tbe end of tbe war, Danish, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Estonian, Finnish, [[French]], Romanian, Spanish, Swedish, Swiss and British volunteers had either served in tbe division or been attached to it.

	After its formation in [[Germany]], ~~the~~ division was attached to SS-Obergruppenführer Felix Steiner's III (Germanic) SS Panzer Corps and was moved to occupied [[Croatia]] for training and to complete its formation. Soon after its arrival, ~~the~~ [[SS-Freiwilligen-Legion Niederlande]] was attached to ~~the~~ division and it began combat operations against Josip Tito's partisans. In late November, ~~the~~ Danmark regiment was involved in heavy fighting with a force of 5,000 partisans near Glina. During this period, ~~the~~ Nordland's Panzer Abteilung, SS-Panzer Abteilung 11, was given ~~the~~ honour title [[Hermann]] von Salza in honour of ~~the~~ fourth Grand Master of ~~the~~ [[Teutonic Knights]].		After its formation in [[Germany]], tbe division was attached to SS-Obergruppenführer Felix Steiner's III (Germanic) SS Panzer Corps and was moved to occupied [[Croatia]] for training and to complete its formation. Soon after its arrival, tbe [[SS-Freiwilligen-Legion Niederlande]] was attached to tbe division and it began combat operations against Josip Tito's partisans. In late November, tbe Danmark regiment was involved in heavy fighting with a force of 5,000 partisans near Glina. During this period, tbe Nordland's Panzer Abteilung, SS-Panzer Abteilung 11, was given tbe honour title [[Hermann]] von Salza in honour of tbe fourth Grand Master of tbe [[Teutonic Knights]].
	===1944 to 1945===		===1944 to 1945===
	In January 1944, orders were received to move ~~the~~ division to ~~the~~ Oranienbaum front near [[Leningrad]], under ~~the~~ command of [[Generalfeldmarschall]] [[Walter Model]]'s Army Group North (''Heeresgruppe Nord''). From 27 July 1944, Nordland fought alongside ~~the~~ 20th Waffen Grenadier Division of ~~the~~ SS (1st Estonian) and elements of ~~the~~ Grossdeutschland Division In ~~the~~ [[Battle of Tannenberg]] Line. During these battles, ~~the~~ commanders of two regiments were killed.		In January 1944, orders were received to move tbe division to tbe Oranienbaum front near [[Leningrad]], under tbe command of [[Generalfeldmarschall]] [[Walter Model]]'s Army Group North (''Heeresgruppe Nord''). From 27 July 1944, Nordland fought alongside tbe 20th Waffen Grenadier Division of tbe SS (1st Estonian) and elements of tbe Grossdeutschland Division In tbe [[Battle of Tannenberg]] Line. During these battles, tbe commanders of two regiments were killed.

	While visiting ~~the~~ front line, ~~the~~ division's commander, SS-Gruppenführer Fritz von Scholz was caught in an artillery barrage and received a head wound. Scholz died on 28 July 1944. Thereafter, Brigadeführer Joachim Ziegler took over command of ~~the~~ division. It retreated into what was known as ~~the~~ Courland Pocket. From late October to December 1944, ~~the~~ Nordland remained in ~~the~~ pocket; by early December ~~the~~ divisional strength was down to 9,000 men. In January 1945, ~~the~~ division was ordered to ~~the~~ Baltic port of Libau, where it was evacuated by sea.		While visiting tbe front line, tbe division's commander, SS-Gruppenführer Fritz von Scholz was caught in an artillery barrage and received a head wound. Scholz died on 28 July 1944. Thereafter, Brigadeführer Joachim Ziegler took over command of tbe division. It retreated into what was known as tbe Courland Pocket. From late October to December 1944, tbe Nordland remained in tbe pocket; by early December tbe divisional strength was down to 9,000 men. In January 1945, tbe division was ordered to tbe Baltic port of Libau, where it was evacuated by sea.

	On 16 April 1945, ~~the~~ division was [[Battle of Berlin\|ordered to defend Berlin]] among many was [[Willi Hund]] from ~~the~~ Regiment "Norge" leading a ''Kampfgruppe'' consisting of ~~the~~ remants of two companies. On 30 April 1945, after receiving news of Hitler's suicide, orders were issued that those who could do so were to break out. Prior to that SS-Brigadeführer [[Wilhelm Mohnke]] briefed all commanders that could be reached within ~~the~~ Zitadelle sector about ~~the~~ events as to Hitler's death and ~~the~~ planned breakout. The break out from ~~the~~ [[Reich Chancellery]] and [[Führerbunker]] started at 2300 hours on 1 May. There were ten main groups that attempted to head northwest. Most were killed in ~~the~~ fighting or taken prisoner after they surrendered to Soviet troops. On 2 May 1945 hostilities officially ended by order of General [[Helmuth Weidling]], commander of ~~the~~ Defence Area [[Berlin]].		On 16 April 1945, tbe division was [[Battle of Berlin\|ordered to defend Berlin]] among many was [[Willi Hund]] from tbe Regiment "Norge" leading a ''Kampfgruppe'' consisting of tbe remants of two companies. On 30 April 1945, after receiving news of Hitler's suicide, orders were issued that those who could do so were to break out. Prior to that SS-Brigadeführer [[Wilhelm Mohnke]] briefed all commanders that could be reached within tbe Zitadelle sector about tbe events as to Hitler's death and tbe planned breakout. The break out from tbe [[Reich Chancellery]] and [[Führerbunker]] started at 2300 hours on 1 May. There were ten main groups that attempted to head northwest. Most were killed in tbe fighting or taken prisoner after they surrendered to Soviet troops. On 2 May 1945 hostilities officially ended by order of General [[Helmuth Weidling]], commander of tbe Defence Area [[Berlin]].

	==Commanders==		==Commanders==

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	== History==		== History==
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	By 1943, the foreign formations of the Waffen-SS had established a record in combat. The [[5th SS Panzer Division Wiking]], a volunteer division, had been in action since 1940.		By 1943, the foreign formations of the Waffen-SS had established a record in combat. The [[5th SS Panzer Division Wiking]], a volunteer division, had been in action since 1940.

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	The '''11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Nordland''' was a German [[Waffen SS]] mechanized infantry division [[Foreign volunteers of the German Armed Forces (WWII)\|recruited from foreign volunteers]]. It saw action on the [[Eastern Front]] during [[World War II]].		The '''11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Nordland''' was a [[German]] [[Waffen SS]] mechanized infantry division [[Foreign volunteers of the German Armed Forces (WWII)\|recruited from foreign volunteers]]. It saw action on the [[Eastern Front]] during [[World War II]].

	== History==		== History==
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	By 1943, the foreign formations of the Waffen-SS had established a record in combat. The [[5th SS Panzer Division Wiking]], a volunteer division, had been in action since 1940.		By 1943, the foreign formations of the Waffen-SS had established a record in combat. The [[5th SS Panzer Division Wiking]], a volunteer division, had been in action since 1940.

	However, the Wiking, whose enlisted men were predominantly Nordic volunteers, was officered by Germans. In February 1943, Hitler ordered the creation of an [[SS]] Division which would be officered by foreign volunteers. The Wiking's SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment Nordland, a Scandinavian volunteer regiment, was pulled out of the line to be used as a basis for the new division. The division was originally to receive the name Waräger (Varangians) but the name was rejected by Hitler himself. It was decided that the division was to continue using the already-existing regiment’s name, Nordland.		However, the Wiking, whose enlisted men were predominantly Nordic volunteers, was officered by [[Germans]]. In February 1943, [[Hitler]] ordered the creation of an [[SS]] Division which would be officered by foreign volunteers. The Wiking's SS-Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment Nordland, a Scandinavian volunteer regiment, was pulled out of the line to be used as a basis for the new division. The division was originally to receive the [[name]] Waräger (Varangians) but the name was rejected by Hitler himself. It was decided that the division was to continue using the already-existing regiment’s name, Nordland.

	The Nordland's two Panzergrenadier regiments were also given titles. The regimental titles were a reference to the location where the majority of the regiment's recruits were from, [[SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 23 Norge]] (Norwegians) and [[SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 24 Danmark]] ([[Danes]]; [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Freikorps_%E2%80%9EDanmark%E2%80%9C Freikorps „Danmark“]).		The Nordland's two Panzergrenadier regiments were also given titles. The regimental titles were a [[reference]] to the location where the majority of the regiment's recruits were from, [[SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 23 Norge]] (Norwegians) and [[SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 24 Danmark]] ([[Danes]]; [https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Freikorps_%E2%80%9EDanmark%E2%80%9C Freikorps „Danmark“]).

	Despite most volunteers hailing from [[Scandinavia]], the Nordland carried the widest range of nationalities found in any single division. By the end of the war, Danish, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Estonian, Finnish, French, Romanian, Spanish, Swedish, Swiss and British volunteers had either served in the division or been attached to it.		Despite most volunteers hailing from [[Scandinavia]], the Nordland carried the widest range of nationalities found in any single division. By the end of the war, Danish, Hungarian, Dutch, Norwegian, Estonian, Finnish, [[French]], Romanian, Spanish, Swedish, Swiss and British volunteers had either served in the division or been attached to it.

	After its formation in [[Germany]], the division was attached to SS-Obergruppenführer Felix Steiner's III (Germanic) SS Panzer Corps and was moved to occupied [[Croatia]] for training and to complete its formation. Soon after its arrival, the [[SS-Freiwilligen-Legion Niederlande]] was attached to the division and it began combat operations against Josip Tito's partisans. In late November, the Danmark regiment was involved in heavy fighting with a force of 5,000 partisans near Glina. During this period, the Nordland's Panzer Abteilung, SS-Panzer Abteilung 11, was given the honour title Hermann von Salza in honour of the fourth Grand Master of the [[Teutonic Knights]].		After its formation in [[Germany]], the division was attached to SS-Obergruppenführer Felix Steiner's III (Germanic) SS Panzer Corps and was moved to occupied [[Croatia]] for training and to complete its formation. Soon after its arrival, the [[SS-Freiwilligen-Legion Niederlande]] was attached to the division and it began combat operations against Josip Tito's partisans. In late November, the Danmark regiment was involved in heavy fighting with a force of 5,000 partisans near Glina. During this period, the Nordland's Panzer Abteilung, SS-Panzer Abteilung 11, was given the honour title [[Hermann]] von Salza in honour of the fourth Grand Master of the [[Teutonic Knights]].
	===1944 to 1945===		===1944 to 1945===
	In January 1944, orders were received to move the division to the Oranienbaum front near [[Leningrad]], under the command of [[Generalfeldmarschall]] [[Walter Model]]'s Army Group North (''Heeresgruppe Nord''). From 27 July 1944, Nordland fought alongside the 20th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Estonian) and elements of the Grossdeutschland Division In the Battle of Tannenberg Line. During these battles, the commanders of two regiments were killed.		In January 1944, orders were received to move the division to the Oranienbaum front near [[Leningrad]], under the command of [[Generalfeldmarschall]] [[Walter Model]]'s Army Group North (''Heeresgruppe Nord''). From 27 July 1944, Nordland fought alongside the 20th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Estonian) and elements of the Grossdeutschland Division In the [[Battle of Tannenberg]] Line. During these battles, the commanders of two regiments were killed.

	While visiting the front line, the division's commander, SS-Gruppenführer Fritz von Scholz was caught in an artillery barrage and received a head wound. Scholz died on 28 July 1944. Thereafter, Brigadeführer Joachim Ziegler took over command of the division. It retreated into what was known as the Courland Pocket. From late October to December 1944, the Nordland remained in the pocket; by early December the divisional strength was down to 9,000 men. In January 1945, the division was ordered to the Baltic port of Libau, where it was evacuated by sea.		While visiting the front line, the division's commander, SS-Gruppenführer Fritz von Scholz was caught in an artillery barrage and received a head wound. Scholz died on 28 July 1944. Thereafter, Brigadeführer Joachim Ziegler took over command of the division. It retreated into what was known as the Courland Pocket. From late October to December 1944, the Nordland remained in the pocket; by early December the divisional strength was down to 9,000 men. In January 1945, the division was ordered to the Baltic port of Libau, where it was evacuated by sea.

	On 16 April 1945, the division was [[Battle of Berlin\|ordered to defend Berlin]] among many was [[Willi Hund]] from the Regiment "Norge" leading a ''Kampfgruppe'' consisting of the remants of two companies. On 30 April 1945, after receiving news of Hitler's suicide, orders were issued that those who could do so were to break out. Prior to that SS-Brigadeführer [[Wilhelm Mohnke]] briefed all commanders that could be reached within the Zitadelle sector about the events as to Hitler's death and the planned breakout. The break out from the Reich Chancellery and Führerbunker started at 2300 hours on 1 May. There were ten main groups that attempted to head northwest. Most were killed in the fighting or taken prisoner after they surrendered to Soviet troops. On 2 May 1945 hostilities officially ended by order of General [[Helmuth Weidling]], commander of the Defence Area Berlin.		On 16 April 1945, the division was [[Battle of Berlin\|ordered to defend Berlin]] among many was [[Willi Hund]] from the Regiment "Norge" leading a ''Kampfgruppe'' consisting of the remants of two companies. On 30 April 1945, after receiving news of Hitler's suicide, orders were issued that those who could do so were to break out. Prior to that SS-Brigadeführer [[Wilhelm Mohnke]] briefed all commanders that could be reached within the Zitadelle sector about the events as to Hitler's death and the planned breakout. The break out from the [[Reich Chancellery]] and [[Führerbunker]] started at 2300 hours on 1 May. There were ten main groups that attempted to head northwest. Most were killed in the fighting or taken prisoner after they surrendered to Soviet troops. On 2 May 1945 hostilities officially ended by order of General [[Helmuth Weidling]], commander of the Defence Area [[Berlin]].

	==Commanders==		==Commanders==
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	* SS-''Gruppenführer'' [[Fritz von Scholz]] (1 May 1943 – 27 July 1944)		* SS-''Gruppenführer'' [[Fritz von Scholz]] (1 May 1943 – 27 July 1944)
	* SS-''Brigadeführer'' [[Joachim Ziegler]] (27 July 1944 – 25 April 1945)		* SS-''Brigadeführer'' [[Joachim Ziegler]] (27 July 1944 – 25 April 1945)
	* SS-''Brigadeführer'' [[Gustav Krukenberg]] (25 April 1945 – 8 May 1945)		* SS-''Brigadeführer'' [[Gustav Krukenberg]] (25 April 1945 – [[8 May 1945]])

	==Order of battle==		==Order of battle==

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